moon

Chaotic orbital interactions keep flipping Pluto's moons

Posted in Science on 13th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller

Inhabitants of two of Plutos moons, Nix or Hydra, would not know when each day would begin and from which direction the Sun would rise.

Laser Thruster Propels Simulated Spacecraft

Posted in Hardware on 16th May, 2015
by Alex Muller

Laser power is still a long way from being ready for any kind of planetary exploration, but this first test confirms that it works.

Europe's Next Space Chief Wants a Moon Colony on the Lunar Far Side

Posted in Science on 2nd May, 2015
by Alex Muller

The incoming leader of the European Space Agency is keen on establishing an international base on the moon as a next step outpost beyond the International Space Station.

Is NASA one step closer to electromagnetic drive?

Posted in Science on 30th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller

NASA is reportedly working on technology that could take us to the moon faster than a cross-country flight.

XPRIZE Contender Astrobotic Strives To Be FedEx To The Moon

Posted in Science on 20th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller

Astrobotic Technology, a leading Google Lunar XPRIZE competitor, is setting up to become the first delivery service to the Moon.